Edit: Also, take the cat to a vet and start thinking about end of life care for this sweet kitty and whether you want to lift a finger for your relative once he's in a similar position.

[–] A_Very_Big_Fan@lemmy.world 12 points 1 year ago (1 children)

and whether you want to lift a finger for your relative once he's in a similar position.

Seconded on all counts, especially this one

[–] beefbot@lemmy.blahaj.zone -1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Hoo boy. The number of cat people here chanting HARM THE RELATIVE is … worrisome. Starting to think cat people aren’t the best people.

[–] A_Very_Big_Fan@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Refusal to help isn't an intent to harm. You get what you give 🤷‍♀️

[–] beefbot@lemmy.blahaj.zone -1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

Ehh. Granted, your response wasn’t “Put him outside instead” , which was the response of others

But refusal to help when they’re in a similar situation - that’s easily neglect. So please don’t think you came off better than others

[–] A_Very_Big_Fan@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

Morality is subjective, it's just different values ig

[–] Lightfire228@pawb.social 3 points 1 year ago

There is value to having the conversation about "holding on for too long". But...

But, "euthanasia vs palliative care" is a conversation that must be between you (the owner) and your vet

It's possible that there are other, addressable reasons for being unable to make it to the litter box, and a vet visit is necessary to identify and address these issues

As well, it's possible that it is indeed "time". A conversation with the vet is best

[–] beefbot@lemmy.blahaj.zone 0 points 1 year ago

Wow and cat people think of ourselves as so much better & more empathetic 🙄